Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture (GCAQUA)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PG CertificateDegree level
- 4 monthsDuration
- Vancouver, CanadaLocation
- AquacultureField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- VancouverCampus
- Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture (GCAQUA)Awards
- Tuition on request — ask our teamFees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
British Columbia is a producer of farmed seafood, producing half of Canada’s output in 2016 (Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance). More than 700 seafood farms are located in the province producing finfish (mainly salmon), and a wide variety of shellfish, including clams, oysters and mussels.
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Many people are also employed in supplying feed and nutrients to fish, and in value-added food processing. UBC’s Graduate Certificate in Aquaculture provides an excellent entryway into this exciting and evolving area. Students will gain the theoretical and practical skills to become contributors to the aquaculture industry from a sustainability, biological, social, and economic lens. The certificate program is a one semester/4-month, 17-credit specialized program that is ideal for students interested in entering the aquaculture industry and for those who are ready for a career transition. It explores principles across the broad scope of fields involved with food production from aquaculture. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
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University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeCoursework only
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Entry requirements
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat) · Deposit: CAD 5000.00 deposit to accept offer of admission (if admitted), as published in the programme fee table
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- TuitionTuition on request — ask our team
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Visa & support journey
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 months, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement). · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadian citizen / permanent resident / refugee / diplomat) · Deposit: CAD 5000.00 deposit to accept offer of admission (if admitted), as published in the programme fee table
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